Advisory Body - Mass Transportation Committee Member
Location: City of San Luis Obispo, CA Job Type: Volunteer Department: Commissions and Committees Opening Date: February 4, 2026 Closing Date: March 29, 2026 11:59 PM Pacific FLSA: Non-Exempt
Description: Benefits: Questions
JOB DESCRIPTION
THIS IS A VOLUNTEER POSITION ON A CITY ADVISORY BODY
Annual recruitment is open through Sunday, March 29, 2026. Interviews will be scheduled following close of recruitment. On June 16, 2026, City Council will make final appointments during their Regular Meeting and terms will begin July 1, 2026. Applicants that meet minimum qualifications will remain on file for one year and will be considered if unscheduled vacancies occur.
There is one position open for a person who is 62 years of age or older. There is also a position open for an alternate citizen-at-large member. The alternate position is currently held by a member that is eligible for re-appointment, should they choose to apply. The other position for a person 62 years or older has met the term limit (two consecutive 4-year terms) so they are not eligible for re-appointment.
The Mass Transportation Committee (MTC) advises City staff and the City Council on all matters related to public transportation in San Luis Obispo (buses, trolley, and taxi). Meetings are the second Wednesday of every other month at 2:30 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room, City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo.
More details: https://www.slocity.org/government/advisory-bodies/agendas-and-minutes/mass-transportation-committee
TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS
The Committee has seven voting members, consisting of the following:
• One Cal Poly employee designated by Cal Poly • One Cal Poly student representative designated by Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) • One person 62 years of age or older • One person from the business community • One person with technical transportation planning experience • One person that is a representative of the disability community • One member-at-large
In addition, when possible, one alternate member selected from the general public will be appointed.
The Cal Poly representatives, technical planning representative, and disability community representative are exempt from the residency requirements.
All other members must be residents and registered voters of the City. This is a temporary position, with no benefits.
Application Questions
Are you a City of San Luis Obispo resident? Yes No
Are you a registered voter in the City of San Luis Obispo? Yes No
For verification purposes, please provide residential address. (i.e. 123 Main Street, Apt 5, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401)
Given the purpose of this advisory body what goals would you set and how would you achieve them?
Are you currently or have you previously served on a board, commission, committee, or other public body? Which one, and when? What significant contributions did you make?
There is currently one position open for a member of the community who is 62 years of age or older. Do you qualify for this position? Yes No
What experience, technical training, and skill qualify you for an appointment, considering your experience and activities in business, labor, professional, social, or other organization?
After reviewing the job description for this Advisory Body for scheduled meeting days and times, would you be available to attend meetings? Yes No
Where did you find out about this Advisory Body opening? City Web Site News City Social Media NeoGov Job Application Referral Other
If you selected "Other" please indicate your source?
Employer: City of San Luis Obispo Address: 990 Palm St San Luis Obispo, California, 93401 Phone: 805-781-7250 Website: http://www.slocity.org